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James White in the front seat on the top deck of a double-decker bus with grey leather seats

The man bussing from Land's End to John O'Groats

James White is travelling across the UK using only local buses to raise money for charity.

A woman smiles in a black dress next to a grey car

'I was 11,000th in the queue': Learner drivers struggle with test backlog

Learner drivers have told the BBC of their desperation amid huge driving test backlogs.

A young blonde girl in a blue gingham school dress, carrying a blue book bag with a matching ribbon in her hair. She is holding her father's hand as they walk together along the pavement beside a patch of grass and a brick wall.

Residents' views sought on school safety scheme

Some areas have 20mph limits and are closed to vehicles during school pick-up and drop-off times.

A young woman walks with a backpack walks towards the open doors of the new train. There are a few passengers on the yellow and black carriage which has a sign for Monkseaton.

Unclear when new Metro trains will return

The five new Tyne and Wear Metro trains are suspended due to an issue with how their doors work.

A black Grand Central train at a station platform.

Operator bids to run Newcastle to Brighton service

The planned route, which could start in December 2026, includes Redhill, Guildford and Gatwick.

A white Aurigny aircraft with the company's name on the side in bold, blue writing.

Aurigny aircraft damaged after 'tail strike'

The airline says it is committed to providing a reliable and safe service for its customers.

An artists impression of an area within Glasgow Airport shops a bright, light space with one wall of red Glasgow-typical sandstone with a lit up Glasgow Airport sign.

Glasgow Airport fightback begins with £350m investment

New owner AviAlliance aims to add more than a million passengers per year by 2030.

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A large sign is hung on a fence outside a school. It says: "Caution. Think before you park!! You could endanger a child's life!".

Pavement parking ban 'essential' to child safety

MP Olly Glover says tackling pavement parking would encourage families to walk or cycle to school.

An artist's impression of the finished tunnel

The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany

The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.